William's (Sr) marriage record says he was born
in Canada, the 1900 Census says he was born in Canada, his son's
(William Jr) birth record says he was born in Canada. The 1910 and the
1920 census says Pennsylvania and the records from the Home for the
Aged in Grand Rapids says Pennsylvania. All records after 1900 but
before 1910 say Pennsylvania. Probably for some reason he thought being
American born became advantageous to him so he stated putting down
Pennsylvania.

Tombstone says date of death is 10/17/1930. Death record says 10/16/1930.